Taita Hills Wildlife Conservancy

Location

The Taita Hills Wildlife Conservancy is located in Kenya’s Taveta County, creating a very important corridor between southern Tsavo West National Park and Tsavo East.
The vistas are incredible and include views over the Uluguru Mountains and the famous Mount Kilimanjaro.

Size

Taita Hills Wildlife Conservancy is 43.68 square miles.

History

Noted as one of the oldest wildlife conservancies in Kenya, the Taita Hills Wildlife Conservancy is formed around and named after the incredible surrounding Taita Hills.
The conservancy was electrified in the early 2000s due to an incredible number of elephants who had until then wreaked havoc on the woodland areas.
Situated within the Tsavo National Park, visitors have the opportunity to join in the Tsavo Run where they will get to compete against and run with locals.

Entrance Fees & Permits

Entrance into Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is USD 30 per adult and USD 20 per child.

Hours of Operation

6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

How to Get There

By Road

The closest gateway to Taita Hills Wildlife Conservancy is the city of Mombasa, a journey of 125 miles or three hours and forty minutes.
Driving from Nairobi will take approximately six hours.

By Air

The nearest airport to Taita Hills Conservancy is in Mombasa. Visitors will most likely fly into Mombasa, a journey of just over one hour.
Transfer from Nairobi airport to Mombasa usually takes just over an hour, then additional travel by road of 125 miles to get to the conservancy.
This trip will take around three hours and forty-five minutes.

Best Time to Visit

Weather & Climate

The cooler months of June through to early October will offer pleasant days and dry conditions that are perfect for a safari with clear skies at night.
Temperatures are around 68°F at night with days not normally reaching more than 85°F. The long rains fall during the months of April and May.

Avoiding Crowds

Guests should consider traveling to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary in the off-peak and high seasons of winter or June to September,
and plan their stay during the months of November through to February or March.
The Sanctuary’s plains are full of safari vehicles during the busy, dry season months.

Value for Money

With only a few properties in the area, the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary offers a quieter and more secluded safari experience with a handful of accommodations.
Accommodations offer a modest safari stay which is well-priced.
Value also comes in the less-populated park versus the more popular Tsavo East and West National Parks nearby.

Wildlife and Landscape

Popular Wildlife Sightings

Sightings of popular animals such as elephants, lions, cheetahs and leopards can be spotted in the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary,
as well as a myriad of fantastic plains game like gazelle, zebra and the majestic giraffe.
Birding is excellent in this area, with the Taita Hills forming a green belt of sorts amid the arid safari plains.

The Terrain

The Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary comprises a blend of dense, evergreen areas and open savannahs scattered with Acacia trees.
A mountainous topography offers breathtaking views of the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro.

Experiences

Game Drives

Game drives will take place in the early morning and late afternoon, time spent out in the wilderness usually around three hours per drive.
These drives will most take place in an enclosed 4×4 safari vehicle.

Guided Walking Safaris

Guests staying in the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary will have the opportunity to enjoy safari walks with a qualified guide
who will divulge the secrets and history of this incredible sanctuary, sharing flora and fauna wonders while keeping an eye out for passing wildlife.

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